By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton Walk for a Cure for Breast Cancer continues to educate women on the importance of early detection […]
Category: Compton
Compton mourns death of actor Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Residents of the city are mourning the death of a native son. Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson, who […]
Compton councilwoman mourns death of twin brother
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The unexpected death of acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams sent shockwaves throughout the country this week. His death was […]
Compton appoints new council member, interim city manager
By 2 Urban Girls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The Compton City Council took steps to ensure continuity in government operations by appointing a new council […]
Backpack giveaway gets students ready for school year
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — More than 1,000 backpacks, school supplies and groceries were distributed to Compton residents at Roosevelt Elementary School July 24. […]
Compton mayor endorses LAX police chief for sheriff
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — New Mayor Emma Sharif has pledged her support to the city’s former City Manager Cecil Rhambo, who has announced […]
State calls for Compton audit; city manager’s status in limbo
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — The city is facing a state audit after failing to submit financial statements for multiple years. The audit comes […]
Carson clerk post spared from cuts in salary, duties
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer CARSON — A proposal by members of the Carson City Council to reduce the salary of the city clerk by $100,000 […]
Incumbent faces firefighter in Compton’s Council District 3
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer COMPTON — Local voters are weeks away from the June 1 general election that could see a dramatic shift in the […]
‘An abuse of power:’ Report accuses sheriff’s deputies of harassing grieving families
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — A report alleging that sheriff’s deputies target and harass families mourning the loss of loved ones killed […]